In early December, the heads of the Allied Powers met in Calais. Lin Youde did his part to attend the meeting as a representative of the Chinese Federation regarding the actions for the next year.
After arriving at the venue, Lin Youde and his party discovered an interesting phenomenon.
"There are almost no young goddesses." Josephine whispered in Lin Youde's ear. "Almost all the people who serve as guards for the leaders of various countries are old guys in their sixties or seventies. There are only a few goddesses who have to come forward who are younger. You
This time it’s really famous.”
Lin Youde squinted his eyes and looked at the goddess who was standing next to the man who was obviously a politician. The feeling in his heart was quite subtle. Those goddesses obviously had pleasant appearances, but they were all old guys... which made Lin Youde even more displeased.
What makes me feel comfortable is that these "old guys" looked at Lin Youde unscrupulously, with very fiery eyes——
——Pay attention to the rules, fellow nainai!
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a top hat came up to Lin Youde and stretched out his hand: "Mr. Lin, I'm glad to see you here."
Ba whispered in Lin Youde's ear and introduced: "Lloyd George, the British Empire..."
"Minister of the Exchequer, I know." The middle-aged man in front of him was almost exactly the same as the portrait in the history books that Lin Youde had read. Of course Lin Youde recognized him. He was the most important politician in the British Empire during World War I, and it was he who adjusted the British Empire.
The industrial system and production capacity allowed the aging British Empire to adapt to the all-out war of the industrial era. Before he took action, Britain was almost on the verge of bankruptcy.
Lin Youde held the hand of this outstanding British gentleman: "Mr. Lloyd George, I have admired him for a long time."
"I have studied your economics book. It is really a very thoughtful and insightful work. I really hope to have the opportunity to chat with you about economics-related topics. I wonder if you will have any ideas after today's meeting.
What about your free time?”
"Are there no dance arrangements after today's meeting?" Lin Youde asked pretending to be surprised.
"After all, it's a war," Lloyd George shrugged. "The French government is worried that holding a ball will give reporters an excuse. Although they have strengthened their supervision of newspapers, there are always some thorns in the side.
Deal with it."
While speaking, Lloyd had an expression on his face that said, "You know what I mean?" Lin Youde just smiled.
After Lloyd George, there is the current British Prime Minister. His name is Lin Youde. I can't remember it for a moment - but it doesn't matter. Anyway, he should be replaced soon. Just like in the last time and space.
After greeting the British Prime Minister, the next person Lin Youde faced was wearing a red dress and a thick mink waistcoat - Wensley Churchill smiled and extended her hand to Lin Youde.
Lin Youde held Wen Sili's hand and made a casual joke: "You should be the youngest one among the goddesses present except my wives?"
"If you had asked your wife for a moment before, you would know that I am definitely not young anymore." Wen Sili responded calmly.
Lin Youde laughed heartily, and at the same time let go of Wen Sili's hand, opened his arms and made a hug gesture - since he was already famous, he didn't need to worry so much.
Wen Sili showed an expression that said, "I can't do anything with you." Then she gave Lin Youde a warm hug.
Taking advantage of the hug, Lin Youde whispered in Wen Sili's ear: "Isabella asked me to bring you a good one."
"Thanks."
After the hug, Lin Youde turned to the last member of the British Empire delegation.
The Scottish goddess with long, silky hair stared at Lin Youde with a vigilant attitude, as if she would draw her sword at any time to thwart all his bad intentions.
Lin Youde coughed twice in embarrassment, and then stretched out his hand in a polite manner.
——The farthest distance in the world is that there is a life-size Asuna right in front of me, but I can’t hug her...
This chapter: Madman (Hand Beat)
However, not long after the serious discussion began, the meeting turned into a quarrel.
The French government and the French generals hope to increase the number of troops on the French battlefield and then launch a powerful offensive to drive the Germans out of French soil once and for all. This strong will reflects the demands of the French people: due to
Germany occupied a large area of France and killed a large number of French soldiers. Now the whole country of France has only one idea, and that is to fight the Germans happily.
Even the moderate pacifists in France began to be affected at this time. In fact, in today's French society, peace talks are regarded as treason. There is no possibility of peace until the Germans are defeated - or completely defeated by the Germans.
The French government and generals faithfully reflected the people's demands.
The British government is different.
During the Battle of the Marne, French, the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force, once prepared to withdraw all his troops to Britain and defend the British mainland together with the navy. In French's view, France was hopeless, and the Germans were about to occupy Paris - he
This view led him to simply lose his official position after the Battle of the Marne, and his deputy, General Haig, took over as commander of the expeditionary force.
From the British point of view, peace talks are entirely possible. As long as the Germans agree to give up the occupied neutral territory and return to the starting line before the war started, everything else can be negotiated. Therefore, the British plan is to open up a new battlefield.
Get rid of the German allies, or force Germany to face the danger of fighting on multiple fronts, thereby bringing the Germans to the negotiating table.
The British came up with two plans: Wensley Churchill believed that the Royal Navy should bravely break into the Baltic Sea and engage in a strategic decisive battle with the German High Seas Fleet. After completely destroying this fleet, the Marine Corps would land on the northern coast of Germany, directly threatening Berlin.
Wen Sili's plan was immediately opposed by everyone. Even the British themselves did not like this plan - risking the Royal Navy's main fleet was a big gamble, especially since Germany had the most powerful air battleship fleet in the world.
At the moment. So although Wen Sili argued hard, the plan was quickly shelved - it was also the only plan rejected on the first day of the meeting.
The British army generals headed by Kitchener believed that the weakest enemy should be picked, and the weakest persimmon among the Allies was undoubtedly the Ottoman Turkish Empire. The powerful Royal Navy should break through the Dardanelles Strait and rush into Mal.
Mara Sea, approaching Istanbul.
Istanbul is a city built entirely on the seaside, and the narrow channel between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea runs through the entire city. There is no other city in the world that is so suitable for naval forces to demonstrate their land attack capabilities. The powerful Royal
The navy can make the Ottoman Empire abandon this glorious ancient capital.
Kitchener believed that this was enough to bring the weak Ottoman Empire into submission.
Of course, in order to bring the Ottomans to heel, the British Empire did not mind investing some land forces, such as the Anzac Corps transported from Asia. The Australians and New Zealanders who responded to the imperial call had passed through the Suez Canal and were gathering in Alexandria.
The British had their own calculations. Their original purpose was to prevent the Germans from owning the railway from Berlin to the Persian Gulf. After the Ottoman Empire surrendered, this purpose was achieved. At this moment, no one in the British government thought that the Allies
Can completely defeat the Allies.
In fact, with the exception of Lin Youde, no one at the meeting believed that the war would end in the destruction of one side - not even the French, who were clamoring for counterattack, counterattack, and counterattack, did not think so.
Since Lin Youde's plan had basically nothing to do with the European war situation, he chose to remain silent. But in fact, most of the participants learned through one way or another that the Chinese troops were likely to land on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
Although the Chinese Army could advance along the railway from Baghdad to Berlin after capturing Baghdad, everyone felt that it was too far away. By then, the war in Europe would have ended.
However, the French generals seem to be satisfied that the Chinese army will not interfere too much in the European battlefield - they have already been robbed of the glory of the Marne by a woman married to a Chinese, and they do not want to be robbed again.
More.
So as the meeting progressed, it gradually turned into a situation where Britain and France were quarreling, and Lin Youde was making trouble.
Coming out of the conference room, Josephine sighed heavily.
Lin Youde went over and hugged his wife's waist.
"These people don't realize what they are facing at all!" Josephine said with an indignant look. "They are still thinking about honor, personal interests, and political capital! They don't care about what is right in front of them at all.
We should take the catastrophe seriously. Even though so many people have died, the generals are still thinking of letting more people die."
"There is no such thing as death in war." Lin Youde put more force on his hands and hugged his wife tighter, "And judging from the discussion just now, the French generals will invest tanks in the attack..."
"I don't think they can use tanks like you and your students." Josephine's voice was full of exhaustion, "When I was still in the French army, I wanted to remove those losers from the army more than once.
After being cleared out, even if they say they want to learn some new tactics, they can only learn a superficial lesson. Apart from attending dance parties and drinking, they are useless."
"In that case, wouldn't it be nice if, Miss Josephine, you could directly command the French army?" The sudden voice startled Lin Youde and his party.
Josephine and Batu reflexively put their hands on their weapons in a defensive posture, and at the same time followed Lin Youde to retreat.
A petite girl in a black dress stood not far away, accompanied by two attendants, with a faint smile on her face and a pair of scarlet eyes looking straight at Lin Youde.